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Jun 11th, 2001 — Jun 17th, 2001

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News	x
The 2001 JavaOne Conference in Review JavaOne Conference Feature by Heidi Dailey and David Land The 2001 JavaOne Conference provided developers a look into the wide-ranging capabilities of Java technology. This year's conference provided developers what they really want: hard-core drill down of how the technology is being leveraged today and how they can leverage it in the future. Java JavaOne (Get More Information . .)
JavaOne Conference Keynote Webcasts Available Online In RealMedia Format The JavaOne Conference keynote webcasts are now available online in RealMedia format. Java JavaOne (Get More Information . .)
Top UNIX Operating System and Industry-Leading Platform Solaris 8 Operating Environment Reaches Milestone of One Million Registered Licenses The Solaris 8 Operating Environment (OE) is achieving unprecedented customer acceptance and industry momentum. More than one million systems have been registered. Solaris OE received many awards and was ranked the No. 1 UNIX Operating System by DH Brown Associates. Anil Gadre Dell HP IBM IDC Intel Microsoft Windows Rock Solaris Solaris 8 SPARC UNIX Windows (Get More Information . .)
Sun Drives New Deals To Leading Service Providers Success of SunTone Program Proves Importance As a result of its industry leading go-to-market program, Sun has announced numerous multi-year enterprise customer deals with BellSouth, Exodus, Genuity, (i)Structure, Sprint, StorageNetworks, Qwest Communications International Inc., and USinternetworking. This program will create millions of revenue dollars for these service providers, proving again that Sun is committed to real revenue generation with and for its SP partners. In addition, more companies have joined the industry-led SunTone program, sponsored by Sun, one of the market's leading certification programs for the delivery of high quality web-enabled services. security (Get More Information . .)
Solaris 8 Operating Enviornment Platform Optimized For Oracle9i Database Easily Scale and Provide Predictable Service Levels The Solaris 8 Operating Environment (OE) now supports the Oracle9i Database. In addition, Sun Cluster 3.0 software now supports Oracle9i Real Application Clusters (RAC). Anil Gadre benchmark Cluster Oracle Solaris Solaris 8 sun cluster (Get More Information . .)

Partners	x
New Tool Measures and Enhances Customer QoE for E-Businesses Announced by BMC Software, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Sun BMC Software, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Sun have launched a new assessment tool for the online learning community focused on customer quality of experience (QoE). benchmark (Get More Information . .)
Sun and VERITAS Deliver Integrated Data Protection Solution For Small Businesses and Workgroups Sun and VERITAS Software Corp.'s fully integrated backup and recovery solution delivers the low entry-level price and compact footprint required by small businesses and workgroups. The solution combines either the Sun StorEdge L20 tape library or the Sun StorEdge L9 tape autoloader with VERITAS NetBackup BusinesServer. IDC netbackup veritas Veritas NetBackup (Get More Information . .)

Features	x
Sun Resources for Executives On Sun's Web Site Sun's Resources for Executives web page is a valuable tool for busy dot-com executives with links to media articles about Sun, free dot-com graphics, customizable presentations, case studies, press releases, and webcasts. Scott McNealy (Get More Information . .)
Enterprise Wireless Reference Architecture Keeping Pace with New Demands for Wireless Data Access Sun's new Enterprise Wireless Reference Architecture is an end-to-end solution for deploying a wireless content delivery system built on Sun's leading platform of servers, storage disk arrarys, and clustering software. The new Enterprise Wireless Reference Architecture is specially designed for enterprises that need to keep pace with new demands for wireless data access from employees, customers, and business partners. Tapping best-of-breed technologies from Sun and its partners, the Enterprise Wireless Reference Architecture helps bring wireless functionality to enterprises. LDAP Netra security Solaris (Get More Information . .)
The Net Effect In Action Executive Perspectives Feature by Scott McNealy The Net Effect occurs when you converge the exponential nature of growth in bandwidth (Gilder's Law), processor speed (Moore's Law), and the value of networks (Metcalfe's Law). Together, they create an exponential, upward spiral of mutual reinforcement. The Net Effect is innovation amplifying innovation. (Get More Information . .)
Dot-Com & Beyond A Guide To Dot-Com Architecture "Dot-Com & Beyond" is a comprehensive guide to dot-com architecture, design, and implementation that showcases SunPS service leadership in developing Internet-based architectures and the methodologies needed to support them. (Get More Information . .)
Sun Solutions Catalog Online More Than 12,000 Products From 6,000+ Vendors The Sun Solutions Catalog Online allows you to search Sun's database of more than 12,000 products from over 6,000 vendors. Healthcare Java Solaris SPARC (Get More Information . .)

Software	x
System Reliability Manager for Sun Management Center 3.0 The System Reliability Manager is the latest value-added pack to be released for Sun Management Center 3.0. Four modules targeting Solaris OE Management are packaged together into the System Reliability Manager. Each of these modules improves system reliability by offering new features that enhance Solaris OE monitoring and management solutions. security Solaris UNIX (Get More Information . .)
The StarOffice Software Home on SupportForum Free and Low Cost Support Resources The StarOffice home on SupportForum has free and low cost support resources for StarOffice software. The free support tools include discussion groups, Tips & Tricks, FAQs, and low cost support resources like Expert City, where bona fide experts can solve your StarOffice software problems online. StarOffice (Get More Information . .)
AnswerBook2 Documentation Server Available for Download The AnswerBook2 Documentation Server gives customers the ability to view Sun documentation using their favorite browser. It renders documentation in 3.2-compliant HTML, sending it to a user's web browser for display. Solaris (Get More Information . .)
The VIS Instruction Set: VSDK Version 2.0 Now Available Extensions to the SPARC V9 Architecture The VIS instruction set is a set of RISC instructions which are extensions to the SPARC V9 architecture designed to accelerate multimedia, image processing and networking applications. The VSDK version 2.0 adds support of VIS 2.0 (which is first implemented in the UltraSPARC III microprocessor) to VIS software development. encryption Solaris SPARC ultrasparc (Get More Information . .)

Hardware	x
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter Now at General Availability The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter is a high-performance adapter designed to maximize the performance of Sun servers and workstations. It connects server-to-server and server-to-switch at Gbps as well as 10/100 Mbps speeds in Cat 5 UTP applications. Netra (Get More Information . .)

Workstation	x
Desktop Systems White Papers On Sun's Web Site There are a number of white papers about Sun workstations available on Sun's web site. Solaris (Get More Information . .)
Sun Configuration Changes and Repricing Higher-Performing Configurations at Same Price Sun has announced that it is changing configurations and/or reducing the prices of some workstation products. Entry level Ultra 80 configurations with Sun PGX32 graphics will be replaced by configurations with Sun Expert3D-Lite graphics. Sun Elite3D m3 Ultra 60 configurations will be replaced by configurations with Sun Expert3D-Lite at Sun Creator3D system prices. (Get More Information . .)

Servers	x
Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Configurations to Support Sun Fire Servers Technical Details Sun's pre-tested universal configurations now support Sun Fire Servers, Sun Enterprise Servers, and new Sun Fire Cabinets. Installing arrays in systems racks at the factory increases reliability and decreases installation time. These new configurations deliver a plug-and-play solution, with universal rack mount rails and pre-tested configurations. (Get More Information . .)
Sun Remains Leader in Worldwide UNIX Server Market Revenue and Shipments Sun overtook the competition and achieved the No. 1 spot in both worldwide and UNIX systems midrange market shipments with 19% growth year-over-year, while its second-place competitor posted a 33% decrease in both worldwide and UNIX systems midrange market shipments during the same period, according to the latest IDC report for Q1CY'01. HP IBM IDC market share UNIX (Get More Information . .)

Storage	x
Sun StorEdge Lease Program Sun StorEdge Disk Array For a limited time, acquire a full capacity, fully configured Sun StorEdge array for as little as $.01 per MB with the Sun StorEdge Lease Program. (Get More Information . .)
Jiro Technology Executive and Technical Overviews Plus PDF Datasheets and FAQs The Jiro technology web site includes an executive overview of Jiro technology, a technical overview, and PDF versions of datasheets for developers and end users. (Get More Information . .)
Sun StorEdge L9 with DLT1 Tape Autoloader More Backup Capacity The Sun StorEdge L9 with DLT1 Tape Autoloader provides more backup capacity than a single tape drive. It offers 40GB native capacity per cartridge, with 3 MB/second throughput. It offers the same capacity at half the transfer rate, but only half the price. Sun Enterprise 220R (Get More Information . .)
Sun to Resell and Support Brocade SAN Infrastructure Companies Continuing to Jointly Qualify Supported Storage Networking Configurations Sun and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., now have an agreement that allows Sun to resell, service, and support Brocade SilkWorm fabric switches worldwide in qualified configurations. Brocade and Sun are continuing to jointly qualify supported storage networking configurations and work together on the software development initiatives that were announced earlier this year. Brocade SAN security (Get More Information . .)

Developer	x
Solaris Developer Connection Live Chat June 21 Secure C Programming with Rich Teer Solaris Developer Connection program will present a moderated live chat on Secure C Programming with Rich Teer, Thursday, 21 June, at 10:00 a.m PDT. Solaris (Get More Information . .)
The Solaris 8 Foundation Source Code Get Source Code Via Download or CD-ROM As a member of the Solaris 8 Foundation Source Program, you can view the source code for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment -- the dot-com platform -- at home or at work without paying a huge source code fee. Intel Solaris Solaris 8 SPARC (Get More Information . .)
Sun Technology Audiocasts and Archive From Solaris Developer Connection Put yourself in the audience for audio presentations by experts in leading-edge Sun technologies. Topics include Sun's key technologies, such as Java technology, XML, Solaris Operating Environment and many more. GNOME James Gosling Java Linux Solaris Solaris 8 (Get More Information . .)
Sun Code Camp Programs Updates and Coming Attractions The latest Sun Code Camp Programs include a new camp on J2ME technology programming for wireless devices and an updated camp on J2EE and EJB Technologies for Advanced Java Technology Programmers. J2EE J2ME Java (Get More Information . .)

Education and Research	x
Sun Hopes to Add Amendment to Education Bill Geared Toward Pushing Technology Into Classrooms Sun has expressed support for an amendment geared toward pushing technology into classrooms that is expected to be considered when the Senate begins debating an education reform bill. The amendment calls for schools and technology professionals to report to Congress in three years on those best practices with the idea of widely implementing them in schools across the U.S. (Get More Information . .)
Sun's Worldwide Education & Research Programs Higher Education, K-12, Upgrade and Trade-in Programs, and More The Programs page of Sun's Worldwide Education & Research web site includes a directory of links to additional information about each of the Worldwide Education & Research programs. Cisco HP Java Solaris (Get More Information . .)

Sysadmin	x
What's Cool in Sun's BigAdmin Web Site Sun and Other Resources "Resources For Your Every Need" is the subtitle of the "what's cool" section of Sun's BigAdmin web site. BigAdmin security (Get More Information . .)

Java Technology	x
Online Discussion of Core J2EE Patterns on June 19-25 Authors Deepak Alur, John Crupi, and Dan Malks Join a special online discussion forum scheduled for June 19-25 on the book "Core J2EE Patterns" on June 19-25 with authors Deepak Alur, John Crupi, and Dan Malks of Sun's Java Center. The book focuses on patterns, best practices, design strategies, and proven solutions using key Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies including JavaServer Pages technology, servlets, Enterprise JavaBeans technology, and Java Message Service APIs. J2EE Java (Get More Information . .)
Samsung and Sun to Integrate J2ME Technology into GSM J2ME Technology Enables Widespread Delivery of Interactive Services Samsung and Sun are working together to integrate Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) and Mobile Information Device Profile into Samsung's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) handsets. J2ME Java Samsung (Get More Information . .)
Sybase EAServer 4.0 Demonstrated at JavaOne Conference SSybase's solid position as a top-tier enterprise portal and e-business infrastructure provider is directly related to the adoption of Java technology standards and the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) platform. Sybase's partners and customers routinely design, build, and deploy distributed applications using Sybase EAServer. In fact, Sybase was one of the first Sun partners to pass the J2EE Compatibility Test Suite. J2EE Java JavaOne (Get More Information . .)
"Advanced JavaServer Pages Technology" Book by David M. Geary The sophisticated server-side techniques that David Geary presents in his 450-page book "Advanced JavaServer Pages" can enable you to fully exploit the power of JavaServer Pages technology in web application development based on Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technology. J2EE Java (Get More Information . .)
Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Version 1.3.1 for the Solaris OE Datasheet A data sheet for a high-impact release, version 1.3.1 of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) for the Solaris Operating Environment is now available online. This release delivers significantly improved features, performance, and scalability, especially on the newest Sun Fire servers. Java Solaris (Get More Information . .)
Making The Net Work: Day Three at the 2001 JavaOne Conference JavaOne Feature by Jon Byous On day three, the JavaOne Conference keynote address focused on the future of networking and the big questions to be addressed in making that future better. Greg Papadopoulos Java JavaOne (Get More Information . .)
Stay Open, Stay Busy, and Stay Cool Keynote Highlights at the JavaOne Conference Java technology is a global technology, fostering innovative, collaborative efforts worldwide. In her keynote, Pat Sueltz noted that there were more than 350 companies and partners demonstrating Java technology-based solutions per year, and that Java technology is bigger than any one company. Java (Get More Information . .)
Quick, Gimme Your Elevator Pitch! Feature by Jon Byous Jon Byous and associates asked companies at the JavaOne Conference to provide an elevator pitch. He lists some enlightening examples in his article on Sun's Java web site. Java (Get More Information . .)
Jini Network Technology Adopted by Vertical Markets Worldwide Entering World of Commerce Jini network technology has left the think tank for the world of commerce. And Sun Professional Services is helping make the Jini technology dream a reality for companies and organizations the world over. Java (Get More Information . .)
Day Two Keynote Highlights From the JavaOne Conference In the morning keynote from day two of the JavaOne Conference John John Gage and Jon Kannegaard talked about a new program to deliver the educational content from this and future JavaOne conferences to the rest of the world via the web with the new Java Learning Center. Java JavaOne (Get More Information . .)
"Java Security" by Scott Oaks Second Edition Released One of Java technology's most important features is its secure programming environment. The just-released second edition of "Java Security" focuses on Java technology's basic platform features that provide security. This is an essential book for any programmer who needs to write secure Java technology applications. Java security (Get More Information . .)
"Core J2EE Patterns Catalog" Sun's J2EE Patterns Catalog Accessed 120,000+ Times in 60 Days Sun's "Core Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Patterns Catalog" is now available. This collection of best practices offers proven solutions to common design challenges. "Core Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Patterns Catalog" simplifies the process of building complex enterprise computing solutions based on the J2EE platform. Forte J2EE Java (Get More Information . .)
"Core Java 2 Volume 1: Fundamentals" Sun Microsystems Press Book by Cay S. Horstmann and Gary Cornell "Core Java" delivers real-world guidance to accomplish even the most challenging tasks. That's why it's been an international best seller for five straight years. "Core Java 2, Volume 1: Fundamentals" covers the basics of Java 2 Platform Standard Edition, Version 1.3 and includes completely revised discussions of object-oriented Java technology development, enhanced coverage of Swing user interface components, and much more. Java jdk (Get More Information . .)

New Product Marketplace

RSA Capital Introduces RSA SecurID Passage Smart Card
Acquires 3-G International

RSA Capital acquired 3-G International, Inc. ("3GI"), a privately held company that develops and delivers smart card and biometric authentication products. As a result of this acquisition, RSA Security is introducing a new smart card authentication solution called RSA SecurID Passage, which is designed to offer greater security than traditional passwords as the means to access workstations, networks, and applications.

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